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Student President Candidates Veda Fitz-Patrick 24, Margalit Frank 24, Lulu Roarick 24, Rosangel Flores-Rubio 24, Helena Echa 24, and Wisdom Konu 24 prepare for their speeches.
New Student Co-Presidents Reveal Future Plans
June 1, 2023
Kaden Huntley 25 and other members of Astronomy Club work together to design their solar system scale model.
New Astronomy Club to Design Solar System Scale Model
May 26, 2023
Co-Yearbook Editors Lili Moessner 24 and Megan Swartzendruber 25 work on a Yearbook Pickup sign.
‘All In’ City High Yearbook to be Released
May 24, 2023
LH Journalism Students Inducted into Quill and Scroll Society and Receive IHSPA Awards
LH Journalism Students Inducted into Quill and Scroll Society and Receive IHSPA Awards
May 24, 2023
City Responds to Transphobic Legislation
City Responds to Transphobic Legislation
May 22, 2023
The Peterson twins pose wearing shirts from this years state track meet
Athlete Spotlight: Nina and Nicole Peterson
June 2, 2023
After a 2-1 Loss to Kennedy, City Soccer Plans for Next Year
After a 2-1 Loss to Kennedy, City Soccer Plans for Next Year
June 1, 2023
Isabelle Polfliet 23 strides to hit a forehand.
Coach Finger Reflects on JV Womens Tennis Season
June 1, 2023
Coach Hightshoe and Vivian Tomek ‘23 shaking hands with Greta Stanier ‘23 and Adrian Bostian ‘23 after the match. Photo by Jill Tomek.
City High Community Participates in Annual Nacho Cup
May 26, 2023
Josh Borger-Germann 25 recieves a long ball and heads toward the goal.
City High Defeats Linn-Mar 1-0 and Advances to Substate Final
May 23, 2023
Several Iowa bills have been passed in recent months banning books with explicit sexual content, racial themes, and LGBTQ+ characters.
STAFF EDITORIAL: Book Banning Is Bad for Education
May 19, 2023
Classes Should Involve More Collaboration
Classes Should Involve More Collaboration
May 11, 2023
The Sexualization of Women on Social Media
The Sexualization of Women on Social Media
May 5, 2023
Students hold signs advocating for climate education legislation outside the US Capital.
Constituents Versus Conscience
May 3, 2023
Why We Love our City High Teachers
Why We Love our City High Teachers
May 2, 2023
UCSB: On the Inside
UCSB: On the Inside
May 5, 2023
Roblox: Behind The Screen
Roblox: Behind The Screen
May 5, 2023
Zabner signing the oath of office. Photo courtesy of Adam Zabner.
Q&A with Adam Zabner
April 17, 2023
The cast of Mamma Mia will be performing the show starting Friday, April 21st.
The Cast of Mamma Mia
April 3, 2023
Collage of Acheke and UAD members
Q&A with Acheke Mausa
March 2, 2023
The Sexualization of Women on Social Media
The Sexualization of Women on Social Media
May 5, 2023
LH Album Review: The Record
LH Album Review: The Record
April 14, 2023
LH Album Review: Ocean Blvd
LH Album Review: Ocean Blvd
April 5, 2023
Bratz: A Timeless Franchise
Bratz: A Timeless Franchise
March 29, 2023
A Few Glamourous Looks of the 2023 Oscars
A Few Glamourous Looks of the 2023 Oscars
March 20, 2023
Performers take the stage in the first ever SMAC Showcase. Student leaders hope to turn the event into an annual tradition.
SMAC Wraps Up The Year With Spring Showcase
May 30, 2023
Concertmaster Tai Caputo 25 smiles after the first part of Symphony Orchestras set
City Symphony Orchestra Premieres New Piece at Final Concert of the Year
May 28, 2023
Marcus Miller plays his trombone solo for Jazz Ensemble performance.
City High Jazz Bands Open Up Friday Night Pedestrian Mall Performances
May 24, 2023
Daniel Kenyon 26 plays percussion in the band concert.
City Bands Host Senior Recognition and Concert
May 15, 2023
Cast of Mamma Mia! dances during the musical.
Mamma Mia! Elementary School Preview
April 20, 2023
Josh Borger-Germann 25 recieves a long ball and heads toward the goal.
City High Defeats Linn-Mar 1-0 and Advances to Substate Final
May 23, 2023
Joel Eckhardt 24 preapres for a goal kick in the teams regular season match up against Linn-Mar.
Substate Preview: City High vs Linn-Mar
May 22, 2023
City defenders create a wall as Ben Borger-Germann 26 gets prepared for a save. Photo by Bobby Bacon
City Upsets #1 Kennedy 2-1 in Extra Time
April 26, 2023
Cast of Mamma Mia! dances during the musical.
Mamma Mia! Elementary School Preview
April 20, 2023
Jack Rogers 26 drives with the ball toward the goal.
JV1 Boys Soccer Wins 6-0 Against Dubuque Senior
April 19, 2023
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Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor

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Concertmaster Tai Caputo 25 smiles after the first part of Symphony Orchestras set

City Symphony Orchestra Premieres New Piece at Final Concert of the Year

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
May 28, 2023
Teacher Appreciation: Ms. Meyer

Teacher Appreciation: Ms. Meyer

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
May 10, 2023
2023s Met Gala: What Should Have Been

2023’s Met Gala: What Should Have Been

Wisdom Konu and Esther Puderbaugh
April 25, 2023
Jazz Ensemble trumpets play at the annual Jazz Showcase

PHOTO STORY: City Jazz Bands Perform in Annual Jazz Showcase

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
April 20, 2023
2023s prom tickets

[Photo] City’s 2023 Prom Theme: Midnight Rose Garden

April 19, 2023
Mary Cate Pugh 23, Mara Maas 23, and Avery Provorse 24 perform as Donna and the Dynamos in Mamma Mia, the spring musical

PHOTO STORY: Mamma Mia Enters Tech Week

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
April 19, 2023
Concert Choir performs their first piece of the night conducted by guest director Timothy Brown at the annual Cathedral Choir Concert

Renowned Choral Conductor Timothy Brown Makes Second Visit to City Choirs

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
April 17, 2023
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[Photo] Estelle Hartz

April 14, 2023
Cast members of the spring musical, Mamma Mia, perform at the spring pep rally

PHOTO STORY: Spring Pep Rally

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
April 14, 2023
Members of Männerchor clap their hands during their second piece of the night at the annual Choir Cathedral Concert

PHOTO STORY: City Choirs Host Annual Cathedral Concert

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
April 13, 2023
LH Album Review: Ocean Blvd

LH Album Review: Ocean Blvd

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor and Opinion Co-Editor
April 5, 2023
Band, orchestra, and choir students travelled to England over spring break

PHOTO STORY: Music Department Trip to England

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor and Opinion Co-Editor
March 30, 2023
Jury performs as Edward Bloom in Citys award-winning production of Big Fish the Musical

Whit Jury: A New Stage

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor and Opinion Co-Editor
March 10, 2023
Last weekend, members of Citys Jazz Bands travelled to Chicago, Illinois.

City Jazz Bands Compete in Chicago

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor and Opinion Co-Editor
February 28, 2023
Photo courtesy of Adam Zeithamel

City Cellist Accepted Into Elite Youth Orchestra

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Co-Editor
February 22, 2023
Students have already begun preparing for this springs musical

Mamma Mia Cast List Announced

Catalina Armstrong and Esther Puderbaugh
February 22, 2023
Period Poverty at City

Period Poverty at City

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Co-Editor
February 14, 2023
STAFF EDITORIAL: The Distorted Reality of College Admissions

STAFF EDITORIAL: The Distorted Reality of College Admissions

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Co-Editor
February 14, 2023
Adrian Bostian 23 after performing the 2nd movement of Beethovens 7th Symphony

City Orchestras Host Winter Concert

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Editor
February 2, 2023
Students perform in the Winter band concert

20 Band Students Accepted to University Honor Bands

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Editor
January 19, 2023
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[Photo] Molly Savage

January 18, 2023
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[Photo] Natalie Kuhlmann

August 24, 2022
Avery Provorse 24 sings a solo at the beginning of 4th Aves show

Show Choirs and Jazz Bands Kick Off Their Seasons at Winter Show

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Editor
January 11, 2023
Student teacher Phil Bueche conducts during the winter band concert

City Bands Host Winter Concert

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Editor
December 22, 2022
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Winter Break Reads

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Editor
December 21, 2022
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Recognizing Swift

Esther Puderbaugh
October 28, 2022
Darby holds a prop-in-progress for Peter and the Starcatcher

Director Profile: Lauren Darby

Esther Puderbaugh
October 28, 2022
Liv Leman 25 poses next to the list of accepted bass clarinets

30 City High Students Accepted Into All-State Ensembles

Tai Caputo and Esther Puderbaugh
October 25, 2022
City High Students Prepare for All-State Auditions

City High Students Prepare for All-State Auditions

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor
October 14, 2022
Results from a Little Hawk poll of the student body

[Photo] City High’s New Detention System Meets Mixed Reactions From Students

September 27, 2022
Mia Driscoll 23 laughs after a big splash of red paint coats her face.

Class of 2023 Splashes into their Senior Year

Hattie Conover, Megan Swartzendruber, and Esther Puderbaugh
September 15, 2022
Mettemeyer at her desk in the music office

New Staff Profile: Jenni Mettemeyer

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor
September 14, 2022
Opstad Auditorium

Prequel to Peter Pan to Hit the Stage at City This Fall

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor
August 26, 2022
Members of marching band play the fight song at the pep rally

Marching Band Prepares to Take the Field at Kinnick Stadium for the Clash at Kinnick

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor
August 25, 2022
Rachel Marsh 22 and Whit Jury 23 perform a scene in Big Fish

Drama Seniors Take A Final Bow With ‘Big Fish’

Esther Puderbaugh, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 19, 2022
Esther and Sra. Eivins

Teacher Appreciation: Sra. Eivins Makes Learning Spanish A Breeze

Esther Puderbaugh, Reporter
May 2, 2022
Liv Leman gets out her bass clarinet, which she is playing in the pit orchestra.

Pit Orchestra Forms to Play Music for Big Fish

Esther Puderbaugh, Reporter
March 9, 2022
Actors in Noises Off! pose for a picture.

[Photo] “Noises Off!” Cast and Crew Prepare for Upcoming Shows

October 27, 2021
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